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We are getting back to school and education is on the mind, but it can be daunting as a parent to know how to get your kids back in the school-mode. Literacy is a huge part of kids' learning journey and you might be wondering how you help your kid along the way, how do they catch the vision (especially if you're not much of a reader yourself)? Brooke Anderson, the Community Impact Manager at the United Way of Idaho Falls, shares with us ways we can  bring literacy in the home and help kids at different ages make literacy a part of their every day experience. She also gives some details about United Way's "Ready, Set, Read" program and how you can get your hands on free books!

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The new movie "Sound of Freedom" recently debuted so this topic of human trafficking has been brought to light. Matt Smith is the Executive Director of "Silent Shield," an organization that helps rescue victims of trafficking and rehabilitate them. I had a deep-dive with him about some of the horrors and realities of this evil in our day. He also shares how we can help victims and recognize signs of trafficking in our own communities to rescue our own children before they fall prey.

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Macee Denning is the founder of the new non-profit called "Foreverly Charities" which is dedicated to helping individuals and families with special needs. She tells us characteristics and signs to look for in infants and toddlers to check for intellectual special needs and also ways we can be more inclusive of special needs individuals in general. 

Listen to the end to hear about her event coming up on September 9, 2023 that includes the entire community and special needs resources!

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We all sometimes need to go back to the basics of finances and that's what Laura Smith is helping us to do! Grab your high schooler because they will really benefit from this one. Laura, VP of Community Development at Idaho Central Credit Union, is sharing simple principles to gain control of your finances as well as a new program that is helping high schoolers learn vital financial principles and strategies through simulation activities before they have real- world consequences on their hands. Listen to the end to hear all about Stukent, the valuable financial teaching tool!

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Summer Elrod joins me to discuss the benefits of pickleball for individuals, families and communities! She also shares how the skills learned in pickleball have transformed her family and can be carried into other applications like the workforce. Stay tuned til the end to find out how you can get involved in Eastern Idaho and sign up for the next tournament!

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Have you ever been on stage for a theater production? That might sound intimidating but in this episode we dive into the benefits of acting, the therapeutic benefits of expression, and how to take on any role you are handed and do it with a smile. At some point in all of our lives we will be handed a 'role' we are disappointed in or we don't think we fit, but how can we get the best experience out of it? Thea Disney, Sandcreek Middle School drama teacher and Current director of "Honk!," tells us about her experience sharing her love of the arts.

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It's already past half way through the year. Have you done your annual health checkup yet? None of us look forward to it and you might be hesitant to take a trip to the doctor's office, so join us for a virtual check-in for a few reminders on how to prevent common diseases and prolong your life. It's not about fearing death, but aging with quality. 

Also stay tuned til the end for a bonus segment on driving and road trip safety!

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Do you ever have overwhelming thoughts of self-criticism? The fact is, we all have an inner mean girl, or inner mean person, and we cannot and should not 'get rid' of them. Believe it or not, they are actually there to HELP us, so it's not about stifling the inner critic, but understanding, taming, and listening to it. Life Coach, Laura Lively, tells us how we move from self-criticism that hinders progression to a self-compassionate life of fulness.

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This is the second episode in our two-part Father's Day series and Jake Loveland has a unique take on fatherhood as he has had 6 kids in 6 years. His oldest is 5 years old as of this episode and he has one on the way! He shares a wholesome perspective of fatherhood, parenthood, family values, and the importance of listening and being there for children, as well as some useful advice for others struggling with parent burnout.